Flag protocol

[MESSIS]

Where is the host State flag flown as the Tallship enters its waters/port? Is it the gaff on the mizzen driver?

Edited August 9, 2017 by MESSIS

[popeye2sea]

The national ensign of the ships home port will be flown from the driver/spanker gaff if so equipped.  The flag of the host nation or nation being visited will be flown from the fore or main truck.

 

Regards,

[popeye2sea]

It is not wrong.  The ship is just equipped differently.  She has a flagstaff on the tafferail.  The general rule is the ships National Ensign will be flown aft of all the others. Specific locations of flags are determined by the configuration of the rig.  And the protocol for a single masted vessel will necessarily be different from a three masted ship. Naval vessels flag protocols can get pretty complicated with respect to locations of host nation, command and visiting dignitary flags.  You have to consult the publications to determine whose flag takes precedence in order to determine where to fly it.

 

Regards,

[MESSIS]

Absolutly very enlightening infos and comments!Thank you very much, that was very kind of you.

 

Best regards

[JerseyCity Frankie]

I know on the schooners I sail on the State flag is always on the Starboard side of the mainmast and the city is on Port. Even if you are offshore it's good etiquette to have the appropriate flag flying. The ensign flys from the main Gaff Peak. There are flag hailyards on the foremast but those fly the flag of the Museum that owns the schooners and an education organization that is associated with the ships.

[MESSIS]

Thank you Frankie, thats very interesting and it has added a lot to the information I have so far !

 

Thank you again

Christos